Ph.D., Structural Engineering, Kansas State University, United States of America
M.Sc., Structural Engineering, University of Massachusetts, United States of America
B.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Technology, Iraq

Dr. Mohammed Zaki is a structural engineer specializing in the analysis and design of concrete, steel, and composite structures, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings. Before joining the American University in Dubai (AUD) as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in 2020, he completed a distinguished post-doctoral fellowship at Kansas State University. He was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in Fall 2024. During his tenure at Kansas State University from Fall 2016 to Spring 2018, Dr. Zaki also served as an instructor for the Mechanics and Strength of Materials Laboratory courses. His exceptional teaching prowess earned him nominations for the University-Wide Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award from both the Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Engineering in 2017 and 2018. Alongside his academic accomplishments, Dr. Zaki has gained substantial field experience through his work with various engineering firms following his graduation.

Dr. Zaki’s research focuses on the behavior and durability of concrete structures and Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite materials in structural applications. His work includes both experimental and numerical studies on concrete structures reinforced with FRP composites, resulting in numerous publications in scholarly journals. He was honored with the Provost’s Award for Outstanding Research for the 2020-2021 academic year at AUD. Dr. Zaki is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Concrete Institute, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders USA. At AUD, he serves as an ACI chapter advisor and contributes to the Student Engagement Committee of ACI in the UAE


Teaching Interests:

• Structural Analysis
• Design and Analysis of Concrete and Composite Structures
• Design and Analysis of Steel Structures
• Engineering Mechanics
• Bridge Engineering Design and Analysis
• Senior Desing Project

Selected Publications:

• Zaki, M. A., Rasheed, H. A., & Mitsios, K. (2024, April). Improvements in lightweight concrete T beams CFRP strengthened and anchored with U‐wraps. Structural Concrete.

• Rasheed, H. A., Zaki, M. A. & Raheem, M. M. Effectiveness of Fiber Anchors in CFRP Flexural Strengthening of RC Girders, Composite for Construction. Accepted (2024, February).

• Rasheed, H. A., Zaki, M. A., & Foerster, A. S. (2022, April). Efficient bidirectional U-wrap system to anchor CFRP sheets bonded to reinforced concrete T-girders. Structures (Vol. 38, pp. 226-236). Elsevier.

• Zaki, M.A., & Rasheed, H. A. (2021). Characterization of Debonding Strain in Lightweight Concrete Flexural T Beams Strengthened with FRP Sheets. Composite Structures 20, 01232.

• Zaki, M. A., & Rasheed, H. A. (2020). Behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened using CFRP sheets with innovative anchorage devices. Engineering Structures, 215, 110689.

• Zaki, M. A., Rasheed, H. A., Roukerd, R. R., & Raheem, M. (2020). Performance of reinforced concrete T beams strengthened with flexural CFRP sheets and secured using CFRP splay anchors. Engineering Structures, 210, 110304.

• Zaki, M. A., Rasheed, H. A., & Alkhrdaji, T. (2019). Performance of CFRP-strengthened concrete beams fastened with distributed CFRP dowel and fiber anchors. Composites Part B: Engineering, 176, 107117.

• Zaki, M. A., & Rasheed, H. A. (2019). Impact of efficiency and practicality of CFRP anchor installation techniques on the performance of RC beams strengthened with CFRP sheets. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 46(999), 796-809.